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Neray Family History

Neray Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nerad, Nerby, Leray, Nery, Gray, Ray, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery

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Where is the Neray family from?

You can see how Neray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Neray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Neray families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Neray's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Neray families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Neray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Neray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Neray. For the veterans among your Neray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neray lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neray ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neray

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